Social distancing is the new norm for the foreseeable future. It disrupts every aspect of our lives. This period presents us with opportunities we normally fly right by as we live our busy, daily lives. Make the most of the time and come out of it in a better place. We’ve compiled a handbook of… Continue reading The Stay-At-Home Handbook
Category: Health
Pediatric Health Talk (Extra): Speech for Success
Reading to your child is so important. A lack of literary exposure in the early years of life can lead children to be less phonologically aware. Phonological awareness is the ability to hear certain sounds and manipulate them. Children manipulate sounds by blending words, segmenting words, rhyming, and counting syllables. Studies have shown a child’s… Continue reading Pediatric Health Talk (Extra): Speech for Success
Pediatric Health Talk: Home Safety and Preparedness
Be aware of household dangers It’s no secret that children are curious by nature. There are many landmines in our homes that present dangers to children. Stairs, electrical outlets, stoves to name a few, but poisoning from household items is a major risk. Prevention Services Director, Amanda Oakes, of Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services says, “We now… Continue reading Pediatric Health Talk: Home Safety and Preparedness
What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?
How many times have you said or heard the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy today”? I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. For the most part, we have a general understanding of what it feels like to be energized or to be drained. Unfortunately, because we all live busy lives a lot of… Continue reading What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?
Yoga is a Practice, Not Perfection
Yoga can be intimidating for newcomers. The practice has many styles and forms that seem overwhelming. But, under its surface, yoga is a simplistic, traditional lifestyle that is guided and inspired by ancient philosophy. Once you get over the fear of rolling out your mat for the first time, yoga is beneficial to your whole… Continue reading Yoga is a Practice, Not Perfection
Heal Yourself, Heal the World
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, Reiki is a healing technique created due to the revolutionizing discovery of the body’s energy system. The process was discovered by Dr. Mikoa Usui in the mid-19th century. Dr. Usui found that Reiki was capable of conditionally eliminating the use of medication as it was an alternative form of therapy for… Continue reading Heal Yourself, Heal the World
A Little Back Talk
Recently, Showcase caught up with Hill Chiropractic to discuss the importance of chiropractic health. Can you explain Chiropractic?Most people don’t realize that chiropractic has been around since 1895 and is the third largest healthcare profession in the world. The primary focus of treatment includes the neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles, joints) affected by issues such as… Continue reading A Little Back Talk
Finding Zachary : A story of hope and triumph over the obstacles of autism
According to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, about 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and is four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. As a parent of a… Continue reading Finding Zachary : A story of hope and triumph over the obstacles of autism
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Your mouth is the window into the health of your body. The mouth can signal if you are eating a healthy diet or if you are at risk for a disease. Some diseases which affect the entire body, such as diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune diseases, may first be noticed because of mouth sores or… Continue reading Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
The Importance of Regular Dental Exams
Dental exams are not only for the health of your teeth but also for your overall health. Many people feel that if their teeth are not hurting that everything is fine. Your teeth should not hurt, and pain is the body’s way of indicating that there is usually a problem. Similar to ignoring the unusual… Continue reading The Importance of Regular Dental Exams